MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (sore right knee) was scratched from the lineup Sept. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (sore right knee) was scratched from the lineup Sept. 

--3B Chipper Jones was back in the lineup after missing two games with a sore right knee. 

Third baseman Chipper Jones was back in the lineup Thursday, the swelling in his right knee having gone down and no new fluid developing. 

--3B Chipper Jones was back in the lineup after missing two games with a sore right knee. 

Third baseman Chipper Jones was back in the lineup Thursday, the swelling in his right knee having gone down and no new fluid developing. 

The Atlanta Braves may not be in contention for a playoff spot, but Chipper Jones is again competing for the NL batting title. 

James Parr pitched well in his last three starts with Triple-A Richmond and carried it over to his major league debut Thursday night. 

James Parr pitched well in his last three starts with Triple-A Richmond and carried it over to his major league debut Thursday night. 

Outfielder Josh Anderson was hitting up a storm and stealing bases galore at Class AAA Richmond. 

--3B Chipper Jones missed a second consecutive game after twisting his right knee in batting practice Tuesday. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Chipper Jones (sore right knee) was scratched from the lineup Sept. 

Despite occupying last place in the NL East, the Washington Nationals have put together an impressive run, and some of that success has come at the expense of the Atlanta Braves. 

Before the game even began, the Florida Marlins were guessing. 

Before the game even began, the Florida Marlins were guessing.